This VALORANT pro endured years of roster changes for his defining moment—and VCT 2026 might be it

100 Thieves is gearing up for VCT 2026 with Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk—one of many longest-tenured professional VALORANT gamers—persevering with to be the roster’s face for the sixth straight yr. Regardless of surviving each roster shuffle through the years, the 22-year-old has but to show he’s the cornerstone 100 Thieves clearly believes he’s.

A fan on Reddit tallied Asuna’s lengthy tenure with 100 Thieves, noting that he has performed alongside 23 teammates and beneath six head coaches throughout his time. His expertise is barely akin to Erick “Xeppaa” Bach of Cloud9, who has been with the workforce since 2021 and has performed alongside 18 teammates.

Asuna’s time with the group started in October 2020, when now-retired VALORANT veterans like Spencer “Hiko” Martin, Nicholas “nitr0” Cannella, Joshua “metal” Nissan, and others backed him as he showcased the perfect type of his profession. The roster noticed its share of seasonal shuffles, and Asuna even transitioned from being a core duelist right into a flex flash initiator function, but he continued to impress all through VCT 2021 and 2022.

In latest instances, nonetheless, Asuna hasn’t fairly been capable of recapture the early kind that after outlined his rise. It’s not that he’s a weak hyperlink, however since 2023, his impression—whether or not in duels or on help—has hardly ever risen above common. He has had the chance to workforce up with a number of the greatest VALORANT gamers and coaches within the scene, but one thing has been holding him again from reaching the heights of his early days. Apparently, in a cutthroat scene the place underperformers are sometimes lower with out hesitation, 100 Thieves hasn’t benched Asuna a single time since 2020.

On Nov. 5, 100 Thieves confirmed that Asuna and Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban will proceed subsequent season. Sean “bang” Bezerra can be rumored to return after spending a yr (VCT 2025) with Sentinels. 

The group can be reportedly set to rent former TSM gamers Jordan “vora” Pulwer and Timothée “Timotino” Lavigne, in addition to coach Laurynas “Nbs” Kisielius. Followers are notably hopeful concerning the revamp, with many agreeing that Nbs’ teaching type could be the key to “unlocking” Asuna’s true potential within the flex function he’s presently in.

Will Asuna lastly be capable to justify 100 Thieves’ unwavering religion in him come VCT 2026? Solely time will inform.